College of the Arts Exhibits Works by 2014 Graduating Bachelor-degree Candidates

Exhibitions to feature works by students in the BFA in Industrial Design, Filmmaking, and Production and Design programs

A scene from "Folded Hope," a film by BFA Filmmaking alumna Jenna Leung.

The College of the Arts' School of Communication and Media, and Department of Art and Design are proud
to present culminating exhibitions and screenings featuring works
produced by students graduating this year from their undergraduate programs.

BFA Studio Thesis Exhibition: May 13-23, at the George Segal Gallery* (Opening reception from 9-11 p.m. on May 18, following the College of the Arts' Convocation ceremony)

*Hours for exhibitions at the George Segal Gallery are: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 12:30
to 7:30 p.m.

About the Exhibitions

Department of Art and Design

Dr. Denis Feigler,
assistant professor and program director, said nine students in the BFA
Industrial Design program will be showcasing their work at the thesis
exhibition.
They will be presenting projects that use design to address a wide range
of issues including mobility impairment in the home setting, the
dangers of dehydration in the military, urban bicycle theft, commercial
water safety, nutrition awareness, optical hygiene, pedestrian traffic
safety and sustainable road lighting systems.

"Industrial design must not be mistaken with industrial arts,"
cautioned Feigler. He explained that industrial design involves a wide
range of knowledge and skills, such as design thinking, problem solving
and designing solutions. "This critical analysis of problems and
development of solutions through multiple testing and refinements allows
businesses to advance," Feigler said.

"My objective is, of course, to expose students to real-life scenarios on
every level," he continued. "Therefore, I am constantly searching for industry partners
with whom we can collaborate. I believe education today cannot be
disconnected with reality and the only way we can make a difference is
if we are able to provide opportunities so that this generation grows up
to be responsible professionals."

Feigler said graduates of the program currently work with major design firms and companies such as Movado,
Toys 'R' Us, Marchon Eyewear, EK Success, MZ Burger, and Aqua Products.

"Industrial design is the hottest thing globally and I am proud to be
able to educate the next generation of designers who will make a
difference in people's lives," he said.

Department of Theatre and Dance

Also showcasing their
portfolios in areas including technical direction, costume and scenic
designs, lighting and stage management, are nine graduates of the BFA in Theatre, Production and Design concentration program. The students include: Brianna Chin, Sarah Kimball, Christina Pfefferkorn, Noelle Rasco, James Sadler, Emma Slaney, Brian Sosa, Sarah Stouff, and Michele Quinn.

"Design for performance is a significant focus of the program and this showcase will feature the renderings and examples of realized work completed on campus," said Prof. Debra Otte, program coordinator for Production and Design.

Two of the students recently won awards for their work.

"Scenic designer, Christina Pfefferkorn, won second place nationally for her Streetcar Named Desire designs, and Noelle Rasco's costume designs for Take Flight won the Region Two Costume Design Award at the at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)," Otte added.

_______

School of Communication and Media

Seniors
and undergraduate students in the BFA in Filmmaking program will have their best
short films showcased during "New Visions from Montclair State
University" at the Montclair Film Festival May 2 at 7 p.m. at Bellevue Theatre, 260 Bellevue Ave., Montclair.

"New Visions from Montclair State University” is comprised of 7
of the top films created by students from Montclair State
University’s BFA in Filmmaking Program.
This year’s showcase event marks the third time that the University’s student films are screened as part of the Montclair Film Festival. This
eclectic collection of films runs the gamut from a psychological thriller to two comedies to a film dealing with a terminally-ill child's act of hope in the face of her diagnosis, and one about a lonely, mature woman finding love unexpectedly. (For more information and/or to purchase tickets, visit here.)